This webquest would be good to use in class because it is fun, yet educational. It gives them a chance to work in groups and alone. This is an assignment everyone would enjoy.
Introduction
Koalas are beautiful creatures. Today you are going to be a Koala trainer.
They are much like us and have many of the same needs.
You will find out what the everyday life of a Koala consists of.
Have fun!
Task
Activity 1 Reading - comprehension
Activity 2 Art/ Crafts - oragami Kcoloa
Activity 3 Social Studies/Geograpyhy - loacation
Activity 4 Science - daily habits
Process
Activity 1 Reading
Read the article on Koalas in the following link and answer the questions.
http://sawgrass.browardschools.com/images/sawgrass/Fifth_Reading.pdf
Activity 2 Art/Crafts
You will follow these steps on the page provided to create an oragami Koala.
Activity 3 Social Studies/Geography
Look up the areas where Koalas are found in the world and mark it on a map.
Activity 4 Science
Get in groups/partners and answer the following questions on the worksheet provided.
Evaluation
Activity 1 Reading comprehension. Each question correct is worth 3 points.
Activity 2 Art/ Crafts oragami Koala. You get 15 points if your oragami Koala is neat and if you tried.
Activity 3 Social Studies/Geograpyhy location. Each location you mark is worth 4 points, out of 20 total points.
Activity 4 Science dailey habits. Each correct answer is worth 2 points.